Tensions in the West Asia are reaching a critical point after US President Donald Trump’s latest warning to Iran triggered a wave of defiant rallies and growing mobilization across Tehran. With Trump declaring that “the clock is ticking,” anti-US demonstrations have intensified across Iran, where thousands gathered chanting “Death to America” amid fears of a possible military confrontation involving the United States and Israel. Reports from Tehran suggest that civilian mobilization efforts are expanding, with public firearms training sessions being conducted in several areas as anxiety over a wider regional conflict grows. Videos and images circulating online show civilians, including young volunteers, women and even children, participating in weapons handling exercises as nationalist sentiment surges across the country. WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began the Netherlands leg of his major five-nation diplomatic tour with high-level engagements aimed at strengthening India-Netherlands strategic cooperation across critical sectors. From trade and defence to semiconductors, technology security and renewable energy, the visit signals India’s growing push to deepen ties with key European partners at a time of rapid global realignment. PM Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome from Dutch leadership and top officials upon arrival in the Netherlands, before heading into key bilateral discussions expected to focus on innovation, clean energy partnerships, strategic investments, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. India and the Netherlands are also looking to boost collaboration in semiconductor supply chains, digital infrastructure and sustainable development initiatives. WATCH